European Football: 6 Intriguing Matches This Weekend

With the Spanish La Liga getting set to kickoff and Germany and England resuming normal procedure after the European break, us football fans in the US are getting back into the groove of waking up early on the weekends to watch our favorite teams do battle overseas.

I'm about to suggest to you six clashes around Europe's biggest leagues that should be worth your 90-something minutes on the television (or however you watch your matches).

2. Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund

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August 27th, 12:30 p.m. EST

The Bundesliga champions going on the road to face the runners-up of last season.

Always a mouth-watering matchup.

Leverkusen have Stefan Kiessling and Andre Schurrle on their side, two German youngsters who have a great knack for the goal, while Borussia Dortmund boasts the likes of Mario Gotze and Kevin Grosskreutz, two players who led the attack for the German champions last season.

3. Tottenham vs. Manchester City

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August 28th, 8:30 a.m. EST

This could be the debut of Samir Nasri in a sky blue shirt against a rival of his former club, Arsenal. With so much talent in the Manchester City squad, one could only ask himself, where do they all fit in?

That's a good question, and a good reason to watch City play—to see the mixture of talent and skill between all these players such as Nasri, Silva, Aguero and the other big money signings.

Don't forget Tottenham, though, they have the Welshman Gareth Bale, who is unpredictable with his play. You just never know with Tottenham.

4. Manchester United vs. Arsenal

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August 28th, 11 a.m. EST

Sir Alex Ferguson faces off against Arsene Wenger for the umpteenth time.

Manchester United, the current champions of England, face a young, depleted Arsenal squad who've lost their captain, Cesc Fabregas, and another great in Samir Nasri just in time for the clash at the Theater of Dreams, Old Trafford.

5. Lille vs. Marseille

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August 28th, 3 p.m. EST

The surprise champions of last season Ligue 1 (Lille) face a team who was battling them for the league title (Marseille).

Great, young talent on display for both sides in the names of Mathieu Valbuena and Eden Hazard (unless he gets signed by Arsenal). Two great clubs in the French game going at it is always a great viewing option, especially if you want to gain an interest in French football.